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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 17:20:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Red5or7)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: RS-12 Tracking program
Date: 1 Apr 1996 13:48:48 -0500
Message-ID: <4jp8eg$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Red5or7)

I apologize in advance if this is a dumb question, but are there any
on-line sources for tracking programs? Specifically, I enjoy using RS-12,
and would like to have a program on my PC that would allow me to track the
bird. ANY help anyone can provide is greatly appreciated! Thank you, Scott
N7LRA.


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 17:20:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Terry Fugate)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: JVFAX
Date: 1 Apr 1996 19:07:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4jp9i7$[e-mail]>
References: <4jlm9j$[e-mail]>

In article <4jlm9j$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Karl Jan Skonto
rp) says:
>
>Hi!
>Can anyone confirm that JVFAX with the following configuration is working
>ok?
>I use an interface - syncronous-parallell connected to LPT1, and JVFAX is
>configured with 'BidPrintIRQ' with correct address and interrupt.
>I only get two different gray levels, and I wonder if JVFAX with this
>configuartion have been tried out by anyone else?
>
>73's de Karl Jan LA3FY
>
I am using the A&A NOAA wefax decoder feeding the printer port with
JVFAX 7.0.  The A&A has 8bits of output, but I have never been able to
get a standard printer port to accept data on the I/O pins.  I have had
great succes using the 5 status inputs(for 2^5=32grey scale)on several
different pc/printer card combos (I have modifed an early "real IBM"
so that I get the full 8bits. and it is nice but it was a real pain to
do the mod).
To use an data output pin as an input pin is a bit tricky.  Some older or
cheaper cards just do not handle incoming data very well.  There are
about 3 different "style" cards, and each requires a slightly different
method to enable reading data.  A friend has an add-on 8bit A>D converter
and he just about had to write a different IO for every different pc or
card.  I have never been 100% sure that the JVFAX program can actually
read data using any and all cards.  I have suspected that it works great
with some cards but not with any that I have tried.
In the early stages of "debuging" the A&A card I used a DB25 with LEDs
(for each data bit) to show that the "demodulator" was working properly.
Good luck and good viewing.


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 17:20:47 1996
From: Lloyd Colston <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: email address
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 06:43:02 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: Rhett Spencer <[e-mail]>

Rhett Spencer wrote:
>
> F.Y.I.
>
> Dual address email boxes
>
> http://www.wwwholesale.com/pobox1/73.htm
>
> 73 N7DGL
>
> --
> ****************************************************************************
***
> Rhett Spencer                        [phone] Voice
> 390 West 910 South                   [phone] FAX
> Heber City, Utah 84032-2478          http://www.wwwholesale.com/rhett/wife.h
tml

Don't mean to rain on your parade but AMSAT offers the mail redirect service f
or
free.  My email address that follows me from provider to provider is
[e-mail]


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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 17:20:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (ken.thompson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: NAVSPASUR Fence - 216.980 Mhz
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 1996 08:35:42
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>


>Now this is interesting.  There was some discussion of slave receiver
>sites.  I don't suppose anyone has any info on locations?

One cannot get the data from them so why wonder on their locations?
One can monitor the reflections as objects pass through the upward beams.
kt



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 17:20:49 1996
From: "David M. Swan" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: test... please ignore
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 1996 12:24:21 +0000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I'd like to join this newsgroup but I'm having trouble with my news
reader/poster.  If this makes it, you'll hear more from me :-)

Sorry about the waste of bandwidth.

73  VE1DMS  (David)



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 17:20:53 1996
From: Phil Keller <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: Shortwave etc database program....
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 16:33:50 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

And the Cost is ????

-Phil-

Charles Bolland wrote:
>
> Sir,
>
> A stand alone IBM compatible Broadcasting Radio Station Database
> program for Longwave, Mediumwave, or Shortwave.  4000 records...
> Completely read/write and updateable...
>
> If you'd like a copy, send your EMail address and Postal Address
> which will be used to pass you more detailed information on
> the full featured program....
>
> The above program will be sent via EMAIL...
>
> All information will be kept confidential....
>
> Chuck
>
> KA4PRF

--
====================================
"Those who avoid decapitation,
              leave more offspring."
    -Carl Sagan-
====================================
Phil Keller                    N6MWC
mailto:[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 17:20:54 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.info,rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: ARLK023 Keplerian data
Date: 2 Apr 1996 17:17:01 -0500
Message-ID: <$[e-mail]>


SB KEP @ ARL $ARLK023
ARLK023 Keplerian data

ZCZC SK23
QST de W1AW
Keplerian Bulletin 23  ARLK023
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington, CT  April 2, 1996
To all radio amateurs

SB KEP ARL ARLK023
ARLK023 Keplerian data

Thanks to Con, W5BWF, for the following Keplerian data.

Decode 2-line elsets with the following key:
1 AAAAAU 00  0  0 BBBBB.BBBBBBBB  .CCCCCCCC  00000-0  00000-0 0  DDDZ
2 AAAAA EEE.EEEE FFF.FFFF GGGGGGG HHH.HHHH III.IIII JJ.JJJJJJJJKKKKKZ
KEY: A-CATALOGNUM B-EPOCHTIME C-DECAY D-ELSETNUM E-INCLINATION F-RAAN
G-ECCENTRICITY H-ARGPERIGEE I-MNANOM J-MNMOTION K-ORBITNUM Z-CHECKSUM

Mir
1 16609U 86017A   96093.13822551  .00001308  00000-0  23918-4 0 04846
2 16609  51.6476 145.0099 0004343 147.6263 212.4986 15.57772229578159
HST
1 20580U 90037B   96093.07974867  .00000427  00000-0  27089-4 0 07923
2 20580  28.4677 347.7672 0006275  97.4239 262.7069 14.91035832127212
AO-10
1 14129U 83058B   96086.38855436 -.00000079  00000-0  10000-3 0  4088
2 14129  26.3219 217.6042 5989029   1.8359 359.5676  2.05880164 68168
RS-10/11
1 18129U 87054A   96093.37235236 -.00000084  00000-0 -10798-3 0  1896
2 18129  82.9247 204.5589 0012851  12.9444 347.2053 13.72362452439778
UO-11
1 14781U 84021B   96093.07200440  .00000043  00000-0  15069-4 0 08766
2 14781  97.7955  87.2024 0011562 340.6696  19.4047 14.69439002646477
RS-12/13
1 21089U 91007A   96092.94638782  .00000059  00000-0  45849-4 0 08931
2 21089  82.9189 245.8686 0030543  84.0716 276.3922 13.74068181258565
AO-13
1 19216U 88051B   96092.44051510  .00000344  00000-0  23077-3 0  1778
2 19216  57.3177 125.7760 7395316  35.6587 356.4229  2.09740651 28226
UO-14
1 20437U 90005B   96093.19812554  .00000017  00000-0  23300-4 0 01949
2 20437  98.5450 177.6271 0012182  65.3339 294.9117 14.29915974323195
RS-15
1 23439U 94085A   96093.17665350 -.00000039  00000-0  10000-3 0 01266
2 23439  64.8181 146.0062 0163344 212.4666 146.6129 11.27524167052213
AO-16
1 20439U 90005D   96093.15882880 -.00000022  00000-0  81193-5 0 09733
2 20439  98.5611 179.6863 0012327  66.0203 294.2270 14.29970159323205
DO-17
1 20440U 90005E   96093.18860636 -.00000026  00000-0  65964-5 0 09892
2 20440  98.5624 180.3107 0012522  65.4849 294.7640 14.30111941323234
WO-18
1 20441U 90005F   96093.17684444  .00000000  00000-0  16819-4 0 00024
2 20441  98.5636 180.2497 0012985  64.9761 295.2770 14.30081987323235
LO-19
1 20442U 90005G   96093.17840516 -.00000030  00000-0  52355-5 0 09848
2 20442  98.5653 180.7144 0013406  64.7465 295.5108 14.30189235323252
FO-20
1 20480U 90013C   96093.52166386  .00000008  00000-0  99527-4 0  8679
2 20480  99.0364 132.7350 0540110 296.0534  58.5957 12.83232649288184
AO-21
1 21087U 91006A   96093.16062424  .00000094  00000-0  82657-4 0 06943
2 21087  82.9391  17.9727 0037068  57.2172 303.2565 13.74567007259564
UO-22
1 21575U 91050B   96093.15520975  .00000030  00000-0  24427-4 0 06988
2 21575  98.3550 161.7727 0007609 124.7875 235.4023 14.37017866247149
KO-23
1 22077U 92052B   96093.13406873 -.00000037  00000-0  10000-3 0 05952
2 22077  66.0782 348.6982 0009959 319.0454  40.9812 12.86295710171023
KO-25
1 22828U 93061F   96093.17779498 -.00000023  00000-0  80654-5 0 04584
2 22828  98.5839 170.2868 0011163  75.9805 284.2622 14.28135052099267
IO-26
1 22826U 93061D   96093.17873111  .00000014  00000-0  23096-4 0 04731
2 22826  98.5889 170.2361 0010009  89.3634 270.8673 14.27799181131155
AO-27
1 22825U 93061C   96093.17665150 -.00000020  00000-0  95484-5 0 04797
2 22825  98.5890 170.0844 0009481  90.0326 270.1943 14.27690691131147
PO-28
1 22829U 93061G   96093.26346104 -.00000017  00000-0  10442-4 0  4556
2 22829  98.5864 170.4259 0010934  76.4087 283.8312 14.28115601131193

Keplerian bulletins are transmitted twice weekly from W1AW.
The next scheduled transmission of these data will be Saturday,
April 6, 1996, at 2330z on Baudot and AMTOR.
NNNN
/EX


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 17:20:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brian D Heaton)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: RS-12 Tracking program
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 18:05:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4jrqd5$[e-mail]>
References: <4jp8eg$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

The site www.amsat.org has links to several tracking programs.
                                BDH

[e-mail] (Red5or7) wrote:

>I apologize in advance if this is a dumb question, but are there any
>on-line sources for tracking programs? Specifically, I enjoy using RS-12,
>and would like to have a program on my PC that would allow me to track the
>bird. ANY help anyone can provide is greatly appreciated! Thank you, Scott
>N7LRA.




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 17:20:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Malcolm J. Kudra)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Radio Telemetry Module?
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 96 23:17:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4jscho$[e-mail]>


We are searching for a module or small board to provide real-time telemtry
transmissions from high-powered model rockets.

This unit would need to be:

a) Licensed or legitimately usable unlicensed in several countries,
b) Interfaceable to an altimeter/accelerometer CPU,
c) capable of transmissions to a range of 50K feet.

Any leads will be greatly appreciated.

BTW, we are not 'radio-knowledgeable' people, so if there is a more suitable
newsgroup to target, please let us know.

Thanks,
Malcolm


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 17:20:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave Burnett)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: CFP, 1996 AMSAT-NA Symposium
Date: 3 Apr 1996 04:15:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4jsu1u$[e-mail]>

             1996 AMSAT Annual Meeting and Space Symposium
                            Call For Papers

                        Holiday Inn, City Center
                              Tucson, AZ
                          November 8-10, 1996

The 1996 AMSAT Annual Meeting and Space Symposium will be held on
November 8-10, 1996 at the Holiday Inn, City Center in Tucson, AZ.
This is the first call for papers to authors who wish to submit papers
for this event.  As always, the scope of the papers should be on topics
of interest to the amateur satellite service.

Topics may include, but are certainly not limited to:

                The Life and Times of AO-13
                Building a Phase-3D Ground Station
                Phase-3D Construction Topics
                DSP-93 Integration
                AMSAT Field Operations
                What's Next for AMSAT After Phase-3D?

We also would like to solicit topics from the AMSAT community.  In
other words, what topics would YOU like to see presented at this year's
Annual Meeting?

Abstracts from authors should be submitted by June 15, 1996.  Final
versions of all papers should be received by August 15, 1996.

Submissions and inquiries should be made to Dave Burnett, WD8KRV:

By Internet: [e-mail]

By Mail:     G. D. Burnett
             4809 E. Pima #223
             Tucson, AZ 85712

Information about the Annual Meeting home page will be included in a
future announcement.  We look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting!

73,
Dave Burnett WD8KRV
[e-mail]


--
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  Department of Physics    |  http://www.physics.arizona.edu/~daveb
  University of Arizona    |  AX.25 [e-mail]
   "We demand rigidly defined areas of doubt and uncertainty!"


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 17:20:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Paul Guello)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: re: 137 MHz sat rx
Date: 3 Apr 1996 22:49:51 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Someone was looking for a 137 MHz receiver for weather satellites.  It was
last week sometime and I don't recall who it was.  Anyway Hamtronics makes a
board level receiver for 137MHz and it's available kit or assembled.


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 17:20:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Boyer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: 137 MHz sat rx
Date: 4 Apr 1996 07:18:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4jvt3a$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Paul Guello ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Someone was looking for a 137 MHz receiver for weather satellites.  It was
: last week sometime and I don't recall who it was.  Anyway Hamtronics makes a

: board level receiver for 137MHz and it's available kit or assembled.


The Remote Image Group (RIG) do a pcb as well. Ask Peter Wakelin about it.
Hi email adress is [e-mail]


J.
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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 17:21:01 1996
From: Satoshi Manabe <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Tracking Multiple Sats Program
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 1996 10:17:43 -1000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4j1td8$[e-mail]>

Keith OBrien wrote:
>
> Anyone recommend a Satellite tracking program that will display multiple
> objects on the screen and track both of them. STSPlus will only put one
> at a time on the screen, as well as others I have tried. During the
> present STS76 and Mir mission, it be nice to track both when they not
> docked together. WinOrbit 2.8 will display a secondary satellite, but
> will only update the track of one object. Keith O'Brien

Actually, STSPlus does track multiple satellites (up to 32 at a time).

From the main menu, press [F10] [F3] then [F2] repeatedly until it shows
the "Both" or "Sats" setting for "Display TDRS and real time satellites."

Took me about 2 months until I found out about it.  BTW, current ver is 9607.

73, de WH6CTO
[e-mail]

Satoshi Manabe
Kihei, Maui, Hawaii


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:54:43 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
From: [e-mail] ("Stephen Walters")
Subject: Re: Why satellites are still so expensive: REPOST.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 1996 07:49:53 GMT

How about building out own Rockets?....perhaps not....!


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:54:45 1996
From: Charles Bolland <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec,radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc.,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Radio Broadcasting Database LW MW, SW
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 1996 23:30:26 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

A Stand alone IBM compatible Broadcasting Radio Station Database Program
for longwave, Mediumwave, and Shortwave.  Over 4,000 records included
already.  Completely, read/write and update-able.

If you would like a copy, send your Mailing Address - the one you
receive letters with - and your E-mail address.  The program will be
sent back via E-mail to you within 24 hours.

Your mailing address will be used to send you further details on a full
featured database program called Voyageur.   All information is
confidential.........!

Hope to hear from you.

Chuck Bolland
[e-mail]

P.O. BOX 18402
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33416

KA4PRF


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:54:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Argon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Tracking Multiple Sats Program
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 07:07:40 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4j1td8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>


Try SkyChart 2000. It will import nasa files and track zillions of
satellites. It will do track in realtime and plot the course. It comes
with a demo file that tracks all of the GPS's. It's shareware and findable
on line.

Kyle


In article <[e-mail]>, Satoshi Manabe <[e-mail]> wrote:

.Keith OBrien wrote:
.>
.> Anyone recommend a Satellite tracking program that will display multiple
.> objects on the screen and track both of them.....


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:54:46 1996
From: Clifford Buttschardt <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: AO-13 schedule ?
Date: Sat, 6 Apr 1996 09:43:41 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

try:       http://www.grove.net/~tkelso


On Wed, 3 Apr 1996, Roberto Sonzogni wrote:

> Where can I find on Internet the current AO-13 schedule and attitude
> ???
>
> Thanks.....
>
>
> Roberto Sonzogni
>
> E-mail: [e-mail]
> WEB: http://www.cyberg.it/u/sonzogni/sonzogni.html
>
>


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:54:48 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.info,rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: ARLK024 Keplerian data
Date: 6 Apr 1996 14:45:36 -0500
Message-ID: <$[e-mail]>


SB KEP @ ARL $ARLK024
ARLK024 Keplerian data

ZCZC SK24
QST de W1AW
Keplerian Bulletin 24  ARLK024
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington, CT  April 6, 1996
To all radio amateurs

SB KEP ARL ARLK024
ARLK024 Keplerian data

Thanks to Con, W5BWF, for the following Keplerian data.

Decode 2-line elsets with the following key:
1 AAAAAU 00  0  0 BBBBB.BBBBBBBB  .CCCCCCCC  00000-0  00000-0 0  DDDZ
2 AAAAA EEE.EEEE FFF.FFFF GGGGGGG HHH.HHHH III.IIII JJ.JJJJJJJJKKKKKZ
KEY: A-CATALOGNUM B-EPOCHTIME C-DECAY D-ELSETNUM E-INCLINATION F-RAAN
G-ECCENTRICITY H-ARGPERIGEE I-MNANOM J-MNMOTION K-ORBITNUM Z-CHECKSUM

Mir
1 16609U 86017A   96096.15335268  .00001336  00000-0  24279-4 0 05275
2 16609  51.6470 129.9034 0004398 155.8577 204.2619 15.57776172578627
AO-10
1 14129U 83058B   96093.67373864 -.00000142  00000-0  10000-3 0 04090
2 14129  26.3003 216.4285 5992601   3.6677 359.1205  2.05883895068313
RS-10/11
1 18129U 87054A   96095.63249349  .00000047  00000-0  35276-4 0 01916
2 18129  82.9252 202.8896 0012848   6.9496 353.1836 13.72363682440089
UO-11
1 14781U 84021B   96096.06815124  .00000069  00000-0  19503-4 0 08900
2 14781  97.7953  90.0622 0011357 331.3448  28.7112 14.69439963646916
RS-12/13
1 21089U 91007A   96095.64063625  .00000056  00000-0  42895-4 0 08844
2 21089  82.9189 243.8698 0030634  76.9786 283.4793 13.74068385258936
AO-13
1 19216U 88051B   96095.30108507  .00000560  00000-0  26337-3 0 01801
2 19216  57.3193 125.2728 7396646  35.8163 356.3991  2.09742852028299
UO-14
1 20437U 90005B   96096.13703881 -.00000003  00000-0  15459-4 0 01827
2 20437  98.5450 180.5115 0012216  57.1531 303.0831 14.29916050323614
RS-15
1 23439U 94085A   96096.10355468 -.00000039  00000-0  10000-3 0 01415
2 23439  64.8181 141.2728 0163529 211.9222 147.1712 11.27524183052544
AO-16
1 20439U 90005D   96096.16759988  .00000030  00000-0  28302-4 0 09885
2 20439  98.5611 182.6454 0012394  57.2834 302.9542 14.29970840323634
DO-17
1 20440U 90005E   96096.12711444 -.00000012  00000-0  12001-4 0 09754
2 20440  98.5623 183.2008 0012583  57.5004 302.7347 14.30112283323657
WO-18
1 20441U 90005F   96096.18538093  .00000003  00000-0  18033-4 0 09860
2 20441  98.5634 183.2089 0013025  56.5679 303.6747 14.30082330323662
LO-19
1 20442U 90005G   96096.18671591 -.00000020  00000-0  91522-5 0 09777
2 20442  98.5598 183.6691 0013255  57.8536 302.3934 14.30189516323686
FO-20
1 20480U 90013C   96096.09449830 -.00000030  00000-0  14264-4 0 08819
2 20480  99.0361 134.8206 0540060 290.2065  64.1737 12.83232429288515
AO-21
1 21087U 91006A   96096.14505584  .00000094  00000-0  82657-4 0 07045
2 21087  82.9394  15.7649 0037072  48.7215 311.7078 13.74567177259970
UO-22
1 21575U 91050B   96096.14925165 -.00000004  00000-0  12872-4 0 06860
2 21575  98.3547 164.6797 0007815 116.3744 243.8246 14.37017794247572
KO-23
1 22077U 92052B   96096.16633540 -.00000037  00000-0  10000-3 0 05793
2 22077  66.0785 342.3509 0009976 317.6340  42.3904 12.86295675171410
KO-25
1 22828U 93061F   96096.12036881 -.00000044  00000-0 -40331-6 0 04464
2 22828  98.5839 173.1794 0011188  68.3452 291.8904 14.28134926099680
IO-26
1 22826U 93061D   96096.19207665 -.00000036  00000-0  29345-5 0 04853
2 22826  98.5888 173.1978 0010056  81.7249 278.5079 14.27798914131585
AO-27
1 22825U 93061C   96096.19022480 -.00000031  00000-0  51410-5 0 04664
2 22825  98.5889 173.0459 0009550  82.1956 278.0323 14.27690703131578
PO-28
1 22829U 93061G   96096.13601184  .00000002  00000-0  18281-4 0 04661
2 22829  98.5862 173.2495 0010961  67.9882 292.2463 14.28116084131605

Keplerian bulletins are transmitted twice weekly from W1AW.
The next scheduled transmission of these data will be Tuesday,
April 9, 1996, at 2230z on Baudot and AMTOR.
NNNN
/EX


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:54:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lloyd Colston)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: AO-13 schedule ?
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 16:24:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4k65p4$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Roberto Sonzogni) wrote:

>Where can I find on Internet the current AO-13 schedule and attitude
>???

You can find AO-13 pass predictions at

http://www.acs.ncsu.edu/scripts/HamRadio/sattrack.perl

and you can just type in your QTH and select a satellite


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From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:54:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (quad pugh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: satalette frequency
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 96 23:25:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4k6ugq$[e-mail]>

There was a posting of satalittes transmitting in the 150 mhz . would you e
mail them to me  thankls


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:54:50 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
From: [e-mail] (SCN User)
Subject: What is sleep schedule for Mir crew?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (SCN User)
Date: Sun, 7 Apr 1996 01:52:47 GMT


anyone know the crew schedule for mir?  I dont want to waste time trying
for a voice contact on 145.55 if they are asleep.

Thanks in adavnce

Kerwin, N7JGW



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:54:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: DSP2232 or DSP-93
Date: 7 Apr 1996 04:15:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4k7fha$[e-mail]>

OK, and greetings.  Trying to put together an automated SAT sattion.
Have had the DSP-93 for about 9 months now and trying to get things
going.  Have the PACCOMM TNC and thought loading PSK and FSP modems
would be a lot easier than it seems to be.

Also, at least on my DX cluster @ 9600 - I seem to be getting much
better throughput on my MFJ/G3RUH combo then on the DSP-93 using the
FSK18 modem.  I have the thing tuned for 1Vpp input so I think it is
tuned as well as possible.  Using an ICOM 820H BTW.

Here's my question(s):
Should I get a DSP2232?
Will the TAPR TNC do a better job of Swapping modems and loading OBJs.
How does the 2232 compare to the DSP-93 or MFJ-G3RUH interms of
performance - don't want to shell out a grand and go backwards.

Thanks in advance for any advice or ideas you may have.

73 de N3FTU, Bob




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:54:52 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Satellite Tracking Program for XT
Date: 7 Apr 1996 06:11:02 -0700
Message-ID: <4k8et6$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

        I found Traksat 2.8 very good. I think the AMSAT-NA site still has it. 2.8 is
the last version that works with an XT. A co-processor (about $10 at swap meet
s)
makes it run pretty smooth. In fact I'll send him/her this co-processor I have
, I doubt
I'll be setting up any XTs soon.

Jim N7TCF

In <[e-mail]>, Stephanie Steele <[e-mail]> writes
:
>I have a friend that just acquired an XT and would like to track
>satellites. Can someone recommend a program that will work on this
>machine with CGA Monitor. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
>
>--
>Stephanie Steele
>
>e-mail address    [e-mail]
>packet address    [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:54:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (NetStryder)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: LEARN MORE ABOUT ASTEROID IMPACT HAZARDS HERE
Date: 7 Apr 1996 15:09:01 -0400
Message-ID: <4k93sd$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (NetStryder)

I have set up a web page that links to verious areas on the internet. My
home page will allow you to print out a petition to send to your senators.
At this time I do not have the House of Representatives listed ... but we
can start withthe senate.

To give you a breif overview ... A study of Near Earth Objects was
proposed by several top NASA astronmers that would cost a mere $50 million
of NASA's $7 Billion dollar budget. This study would withint 10 years
track with relative assurance 95% of all the object that pose a threat to
Earth. With operating expenses of $10million per year after the initial
setup. This would also give us enough time to do something about a
potential threat. This project was rejected due to budget constraints.

You can help by writing and calling your congressional representatives and
telling them you want this funded. Please consider doing so as this would
be in all our best interests.

Thank you:  http://members.aol.com/netstryder


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:54:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Thomas Randall)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: What is sleep schedule for Mir crew?
Date: Sun, 07 Apr 96 16:17:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4k8pml$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (SCN User) wrote:
>
>anyone know the crew schedule for mir?  I dont want to waste time trying
>for a voice contact on 145.55 if they are asleep.
>
>Thanks in adavnce
>
>Kerwin, N7JGW
>

  From what I understand they are asleep after 2000UTC. At least thats the
time as of a few months ago.

Tom


   Tom Randall            Amateur Radio - KB2SMS
   [e-mail]       Mt. Beacon Amateur Radio Club / ARRL
                          Member: AAVSO Solar Division

   Opinions herein are mine and they are not that of MHV.NET!


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:54:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lawrence Koga)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: What is sleep schedule for Mir crew?
Date: 7 Apr 1996 19:53:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4k96gg$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

The Mir crew operates on Moscos time.

Lawrence


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:54:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lawrence Koga)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: What is sleep schedule for Mir crew?
Date: 7 Apr 1996 19:55:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4k96jl$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4k96gg$[e-mail]>

Sorry, it should be Moscow not Moscos.  My fingers are on a different
time zone than my brain.

Lawrence


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:54:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brian)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Help: altitude measuring device for ham balloon
Date: Sun, 07 Apr 1996 20:09:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4k97g8$[e-mail]>


Me and a few of the local hams are putting together an Amateur Balloon

We are in the fist stages of equipment design and I'm the lucky (or is
that unlucky) one who gets to build the instrument package.  For the
first flight we are going to use a Basic Stamp (I or II not sure yet)
to send telemetry and collect data from onboard sensors.

I have completed the temperature sensors and i am looking for a way to
determine the altitude of the balloon (low cost needed)  I have heard
of a few chips or rather modules by motorola that do this.  If anyone
can help we would be most greatful.


Thanks   Brian McClure  ( N8PQI )
email: [e-mail]
phone: [phone]




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:54:58 1996
From: Brian Webb <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: aus.radio.amsat,de.comm.ham,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.space,uk.radio.amateur
Subject: AO-27 Operational?
Date: 7 Apr 1996 20:43:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4k99d1$qds$[e-mail]>

Yesterday (Saturday 07 APR) I tried to receive the AO-27 downlink
on 436.800 MHz, but didn't hear anything. I listened from 0900
local time to 1800 using a Radio Shack PRO-2006 scanner in FM
narrow mode. The receiver was programmed to search from
436.750-436.850 MHz in 5 KHz increments. The antenna was an
outdoor sloping dipole for 35 MHz (it works from 30-950 MHz).
Also, my squelch was set very low so a weak signal would break
squelch.

Any idea what the problem is?

Brian Webb, KD6NRP


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:54:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Quadrifilar Helical Antennas
Date: Mon, 08 Apr 1996 01:40:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4k9qq5$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]


Hello everyone!

I am looking for plans to build a Quadrifilar helical antenna for APT
etc..  Anyone have any leads?


73, Richard




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:55:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: AO-13 schedule ?
Date: Mon, 08 Apr 1996 04:41:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4k9uaf$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Roberto Sonzogni) wrote:

>Where can I find on Internet the current AO-13 schedule and attitude
>???

http://www.amsat.org

Bob



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 16:55:00 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Satellite Tracking Program for XT
Date: Mon, 08 Apr 96 08:25:39 cdt
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>


Amsat web site has Winorbit for Windows and is easy to run..




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:53:36 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.info,rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: ARLK026 Keplerian data
Date: 13 Apr 1996 13:05:28 -0400
Message-ID: <$[e-mail]>


SB KEP @ ARL $ARLK026
ARLK026 Keplerian data

ZCZC SK26
QST de W1AW
Keplerian Bulletin 26  ARLK026
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington, CT  April 13, 1996
To all radio amateurs

SB KEP ARL ARLK026
ARLK026 Keplerian data

Thanks to Con, W5BWF, for the following Keplerian data.

Decode 2-line elsets with the following key:
1 AAAAAU 00  0  0 BBBBB.BBBBBBBB  .CCCCCCCC  00000-0  00000-0 0  DDDZ
2 AAAAA EEE.EEEE FFF.FFFF GGGGGGG HHH.HHHH III.IIII JJ.JJJJJJJJKKKKKZ
KEY: A-CATALOGNUM B-EPOCHTIME C-DECAY D-ELSETNUM E-INCLINATION F-RAAN
G-ECCENTRICITY H-ARGPERIGEE I-MNANOM J-MNMOTION K-ORBITNUM Z-CHECKSUM

Mir
1 16609U 86017A   96103.14576449 -.00000198  00000-0  40349-5 0 05432
2 16609  51.6482  94.8603 0004277 183.5359 176.5604 15.57809683579714
AO-10
1 14129U 83058B   96103.38756239 -.00000183  00000-0  10000-3 0  4131
2 14129  26.2779 214.8759 5995032   6.4584 358.5796  2.05878657 68519
RS-10/11
1 18129U 87054A   96102.77746090  .00000062  00000-0  51333-4 0 02016
2 18129  82.9261 197.6132 0012272 347.4638  12.6211 13.72364127441063
UO-11
1 14781U 84021B   96103.08185315  .00000133  00000-0  30303-4 0 08917
2 14781  97.7966  96.7626 0011358 308.4098  51.6090 14.69442334647944
RS-12/13
1 21089U 91007A   96102.99520164  .00000012  00000-0 -32880-5 0 08833
2 21089  82.9196 238.4153 0030762  57.7771 302.6370 13.74068140259949
AO-13
1 19216U 88051B   96102.45230478  .00000263  00000-0  31473-3 0 01840
2 19216  57.3075 123.8386 7398944  36.4558 356.2428  2.09749457028449
UO-14
1 20437U 90005B   96103.13444596  .00000042  00000-0  32990-4 0 01787
2 20437  98.5461 187.3827 0012238  37.4203 322.7861 14.29917108324619
RS-15
1 23439U 94085A   96103.11037681 -.00000039  00000-0  10000-3 0 01385
2 23439  64.8171 129.9403 0162974 210.7908 148.3376 11.27524556053338
AO-16
1 20439U 90005D   96103.16473888  .00000008  00000-0  19792-4 0 09862
2 20439  98.5603 189.5231 0012401  38.9412 321.2663 14.29971462324631
DO-17
1 20440U 90005E   96103.12356128  .00000014  00000-0  22094-4 0 09942
2 20440  98.5619 190.0828 0012580  38.5905 321.6155 14.30113021324653
WO-18
1 20441U 90005F   96103.18197455  .00000016  00000-0  23159-4 0 09861
2 20441  98.5625 190.0892 0012984  38.3317 321.8779 14.30082963324660
LO-19
1 20442U 90005G   96103.18278104  .00000030  00000-0  28370-4 0 09904
2 20442  98.5616 190.5547 0013177  36.9704 323.2386 14.30190752324680
FO-20
1 20480U 90013C   96103.11138848 -.00000065  00000-0 -64446-4 0 08798
2 20480  99.0350 140.5083 0539933 274.2913  79.6703 12.83231972289417
AO-21
1 21087U 91006A   96103.13299377  .00000094  00000-0  82657-4 0 06963
2 21087  82.9398  10.5957 0037013  30.5951 329.7353 13.74567289260937
UO-22
1 21575U 91050B   96103.18176170  .00000014  00000-0  19103-4 0 07075
2 21575  98.3544 171.5071 0008367  98.4305 261.7831 14.37018813248581
KO-23
1 22077U 92052B   96103.08612255 -.00000037  00000-0  10000-3 0 05737
2 22077  66.0785 327.8613 0010563 317.1436  42.8757 12.86295912172303
KO-25
1 22828U 93061F   96103.12648967  .00000027  00000-0  28112-4 0 04658
2 22828  98.5776 180.0595 0011249  49.3927 310.8247 14.28136716100684
IO-26
1 22826U 93061D   96103.12977181  .00000030  00000-0  29800-4 0 04793
2 22826  98.5874 180.0135 0010260  64.0793 296.1447 14.27800097132578
AO-27
1 22825U 93061C   96103.12844555 -.00000005  00000-0  15677-4 0 04846
2 22825  98.5879 179.8614 0009659  63.5834 296.6337 14.27691653132568
PO-28
1 22829U 93061G   96103.14223016 -.00000026  00000-0  69240-5 0 04620
2 22829  98.5850 180.1339 0010837  52.2648 307.9480 14.28116366132602

Keplerian bulletins are transmitted twice weekly from W1AW.
The next scheduled transmission of these data will be Tuesday,
April 16, 1996, at 2230z on Baudot and AMTOR.
NNNN
/EX


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:53:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jay Respler)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Common Sat tracking prog.
Date: 13 Apr 1996 06:24:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4knhak$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

: Hello all, I was wondering what the most common Shareware//freeware
 program bei
: ng used is?  I have several, but I would like to get used to using one where
 I
: know I have some support if I need it!

The most used program, especially for visual tracking,  is QUICKSAT.
--
--
Details of how to get on the Satellite Observer Mail List, satellite elements,
prediction programs and other satellite information, at the Visual Satellite
Observers home page:  http://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/sat/vsohp/satintro.html
--
[e-mail]   or   [e-mail]
   Satellite Tracker * Early Typewriter Collector
              Freehold, New Jersey



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:53:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Aaron Oleson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: frequencies
Date: 9 Apr 1996 02:29:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4kci2i$[e-mail]>

I am new to scanning the space frequencies and would like to know
if anyone has a listing of the space shutle frequencies and/or
freqeencies for the space station Mir.  Any e-mail's would be greatly
appreciated
Thanks in advance


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:53:39 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: How to get SW stations on Sat?
Date: 14 Apr 1996 01:57:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4kpm2d$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

This seems to be as good a place as any to ask this:

My brother gave me a three foot dish (just for the heck of it).  Is anyone
receiving any shortwave stations broadcasting via satellite?  If so, what
would I need, in addition to the dish, to receive these signals?  I suppose
I'm limited to Ku-band, but that's fine.

I've been doing ham/shortwave for about 25 years, but this is new to me.
Thanks!

Joe, KQ3F
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:53:40 1996
From: [e-mail](Ted Viens )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: looking for ksc related page......
Date: 12 Apr 1996 23:22:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4kmoiv$[e-mail]>
References: <4kmh0q$[e-mail]>

In <4kmh0q$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (brandon
sluder) writes:
>
>i knew of this one web page that had all the info you ever wanted to
>know about watching the shuttle take off. it had freqs, directions,
>tips on where to take pictures, but of course i can't remember where
>it is at. i have looked all day.
>
>can anyone help????
>
>email:  [e-mail]
>
You might be looking for "The Totally Unofficial NASA Page."

http://www.reston.com/sts-76/nasa.ksc.video.html

Of course the "sts-76" changes to the current mission number.
--
Bye...  Ted..
Deep in the Heart of the Armpits of Houston, Texas...


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:53:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Aaron Price)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: NASA retransmission?
Date: 10 Apr 1996 07:00:48 GMT
Message-ID: <4kfmb0$[e-mail]>

 Is NASATV's audio rebroadcast anywhere in Massachusetts (I'm 20 miles
west of Boston)? Back in texas a couple of repeaters in D/FW would carry
it..

 Thanks.
Aaron Price
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From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:53:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (BILLBLDC)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Quadrifilar Helical Antennas
Date: 9 Apr 1996 08:08:40 -0400
Message-ID: <4kdk08$[e-mail]>
References: <4k9qq5$[e-mail]>

For quadrifilar helical antenna plans, see Martin Davidoff's book,
"Satellite Experimenter's Handbook," in the chapter on antennas. The book
is published by the ARRl.

Bill Black, Washington, DC
[e-mail]

Bill Black, Washington, DC
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:53:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Boyer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Quadrifilar Helical Antennas
Date: 9 Apr 1996 14:02:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4kdqm1$[e-mail]>
References: <4k9qq5$[e-mail]> <4kd4jt$[e-mail]>

Karl Jan Skontorp ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <4k9qq5$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
: >
: >
: >Hello everyone!
: >
: >I am looking for plans to build a Quadrifilar helical antenna for APT
: >etc..  Anyone have any leads?
: >
: >
: >73, Richard
: >
: >
: Hi!
: A quadrifilar helix is described in 'THE ARRL SATELITE EXPERIMENTERS
: HANDBOOK'. One for WXsats is alos described in last issue of RIG journal
: (RIG=Remote Image Groupe in Engalnd try their hompage
: ??rig-uk.demon.co.uk??)
: Regards Karl Jan LA3FY
:
:

try http://www.bbc.co.uk/john_wxpics/rig/index.html
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From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:53:44 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
From: [e-mail] (SCN User)
Subject: R0MIR active!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (SCN User)
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 00:43:58 GMT


Shannon Lucid was on the radio Friday morning.

KD7MW in Shoreline, Wa. made a brief voice contact at 08:36 UTC April 12th.

There was more activity Sat morning around 07:38 UTC and 09:17 UTC on the
13th.  There seemed to be problems with the MIR radio.  Was transmitting
a continuous carrier with periodic packet bursts.  Shannon finally came
on voice at 9:17 utc and was talking to N6LH about cables and resetting.

Kerwin, N7JGW

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From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:53:45 1996
From: Charles Bolland <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Radio Station Database Program Stand Alone
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 01:00:53 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Sir,

It's still available.  The IBM/DOS Broadcasting Radio Station Database
Program for Longwave, Mediumwave, and Shortwave.  Over 4,000 records
included already.  The program is completely read and write.  Records
can be added or changed.  Sorts in many different formats both on your
screen and printing.

If you would like a copy of the program, send your request to
"[e-mail]".  Please include your MAILING ADDRESS. For example,
your street number, city, state and zipcode.  Also include your Email
address.

The program will be sent to you via Email probably within 24 hours if
not sooner.  If you request the program and haven't received it in that
period, check back with me..

Remember to send your address.  Requests without a mail address will no
longer be acknowledge to save time on the internet.  In the past,
requests without an address were reminded with a message.  Usually, the
reminder went unanswered anyway.  If it was, the reply was sometimes
very rude.

This program is free!  Everything works.  It has many features and they
all work, not like shareware where some of the features work and others
don't.

You address will be kept confidential.  I will be sending you a first
class letter later explaining another full featured Database program
available. It's very big!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:53:46 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Satellite frequencies.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 1996 20:39:47 GMT

Greetings,

I am wondering if anyone has an accurate frequency list for all the amateur
weather and navigation satellites?

I would appreciate if someone can either post it or send it E-mail.

thanks!

                                     Gilles Letourneau


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:53:47 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Satellite Tracking Program for XT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 1996 20:37:16 GMT
References: <[e-mail]> <4k8et6$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:
:       I found Traksat 2.8 very good. I think the AMSAT-NA site still has it. 2.8
is
: the last version that works with an XT. A co-processor (about $10 at swap me
ets)
: makes it run pretty smooth. In fact I'll send him/her this co-processor I ha
ve, I doubt
: I'll be setting up any XTs soon.
:
: Jim N7TCF
:
: In <[e-mail]>, Stephanie Steele <[e-mail]> writ
es:
: >I have a friend that just acquired an XT and would like to track
: >satellites. Can someone recommend a program that will work on this
: >machine with CGA Monitor. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
: >
: >--
: >Stephanie Steele
: >
: >e-mail address    [e-mail]
: >packet address    [e-mail]
:
Greetings,

The last version of Traksat that works on an XT is 3.03, I have it running
on an old XT i have.

The fastest satellite traking program I have seen on an XT is called
QUIKTRAK, but you have to enter all the Keps manually in the program.

Good listening!

                                          Gilles Letourneau


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:53:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (Aart Wedemeijer)
Date: 09 Apr 96 15:54:34
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Satellite Tracking Program for XT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4k8et6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Replying to a message of [e-mail] to All:

 b> The fastest satellite traking program I have seen on an XT is called
 b> QUIKTRAK, but you have to enter all the Keps manually in the program.

Oh no, there's a function to import nasa-2Line elements!

Or use Instanttrack, buy it legally and you support AMSAT. It's nice, runs OK
on an XT.

Greetings, Aart!
[e-mail]
http://www.noord.bart.nl/~aartw
(Last revision: January 21)
--
| Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:53:49 1996
From: Richard David Glueck <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Shuttle 2m window antenna plans?
Date: 9 Apr 1996 02:13:40 GMT
Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.3.91.960408211245.11215B-100000@spacelink>

Does anybody out there have a plan for building the 2 meter FM antenna
that the shuttle crews place in the window of the orbit for SAREX contacts?
I am hoping to build one for a project at my school.
        -Dick, N1MDZ


----------
Richard David Glueck   Email:[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:53:50 1996
From: Carl Gregory <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Tracking Multiple Sats Program
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 09:20:46 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4j1td8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: Satoshi Manabe <[e-mail]>

> Keith OBrien wrote:
> >
> > Anyone recommend a Satellite tracking program that will display multiple
> > objects on the screen and track both of them. STSPlus will only put one
> > at a time on the screen, as well as others I have tried. During the
> > present STS76 and Mir mission, it be nice to track both when they not
> > docked together. WinOrbit 2.8 will display a secondary satellite, but
> > will only update the track of one object. Keith O'Brien

WinOrbit 2.8 should update both tracks and show both footprints, if those opti
ons are
turned on in the Main Window Options menu.

73!
de K8CG, Carl Gregory
( http://www.sat-net.com/winorbit/index.html )


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:53:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (Sheila A. Bible)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Updated Satellite Web Pages
Date: Tue, 09 Apr 1996 16:06:06 GMT
Message-ID: <4kdubg$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I have updated the History and Future Satellites web pages on the
AMSAT web server.

You can view the pages at:

A Brief History of Amateur Satellites
    http://www.amsat.org/amsat/sats/n7hpr/history.html

The Future of Amateur Satellites
    http://www.amsat.org/amsat/sats/n7hpr/future.html

I have also updated the present satellite pages making corrections,
changes in operating modes, and adding references.

    http://www.amsat.org/amsat/sats/n7hpr/satsum.html

Thanks to:

    University of Surrey's Center for Satellite Engineering Research
          Small Satellites Home Page
and

    Carl Gregory's, K8CG, WinOrbit's Satellite List


73, Steve N7HPR ([e-mail])



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:53:52 1996
From: [e-mail](Ted Viens )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: What is sleep schedule for Mir crew?
Date: 7 Apr 1996 05:42:08 GMT
Message-ID: <4k7kjg$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (SCN User) writes:
>
>
>anyone know the crew schedule for mir?  I dont want to waste time
trying
>for a voice contact on 145.55 if they are asleep.
>
>Thanks in adavnce
>
>Kerwin, N7JGW
>
It has been reported here earlier that the Mir operates on Moscow time.
They knock off about 2100z and get up about 0500z...
--
Bye...  Ted..
Deep in the Heart of the Armpits of Houston, Texas...


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:21:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (Carl Hodder)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Wanted band modules for FT-726R Yaesu
Date: 13 Apr 1996 06:52:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4kniv2$[e-mail]>

Want to buy any band modules for the Yaesu FT-726R. Also
need a copy of a owners or service manual for the Yaesu FT-221R
2 meter all-mode transceiver.


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:21:48 1996
From: Ed Garnett <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: AO-13 telemetry processing under Linux?
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 12:21:35 +1000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Out of interest, does anyone know if there exists a Linux utility
that will carry out telemetry processing like P3C.EXE or P3TLM.EXE??

There doesn't appear to be anything mentioned in Terry Dawsons HAM
HOWTO...

73 Ted VK1BL


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:21:49 1996
From: "Frank J. Dziurda  K7SFN" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Trackbox Problem
Date: 14 Apr 1996 23:24:40 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4ks1fp$[e-mail]>

When selecting a satellite with WISP, I keep getting the next satellite
in the list that's programed in the Trackbox.

I have heard other instances of this, and I did not have the problem
until I upgraded my computer.

Anyone remember what causes this?

Thanks

Frank  K7SFN



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:21:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Karl Jan Skontorp)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Trackbox Problem
Date: 15 Apr 1996 06:03:21 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4ksor9$[e-mail]>
References: <4ks1fp$[e-mail]>

In article <4ks1fp$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>When selecting a satellite with WISP, I keep getting the next satellite
>in the list that's programed in the Trackbox.
>
>I have heard other instances of this, and I did not have the problem
>until I upgraded my computer.
>
>Anyone remember what causes this?
>
>Thanks
>
>Frank  K7SFN
>
Hi Frank!
I don't know of a solution to your problem, I don't even know the
Trackbox!!! Thats why I'll ask you some qustions! ...hihi
I wonder if it's possible to get the trackbox in kit form, or is it sold
as a complete unit? If its possible with a kit, is also the circuit
diagram and the pcb layout known 'stuff'? I think I have seen an update
of the software on the net. I would like to build a trackbox (I like
building systems - not buing the complete), so any info from you would be
nice!
73's de Karl Jan LA3FY  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:21:51 1996
From: "Roger E. Koss" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Antenna's for low orbit satellites
Date: 15 Apr 1996 16:10:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4ktsd9$[e-mail]>
References: <4kotpn$[e-mail]>

I presently use a homebrew 5/8 wave groundplane (featured in Radio Fun a
couple of years ago) at 30' for the uplink to RS-10, and a 10 meter
dipole at about 16' for the downlink. My rig is the Yaesu FT-290R Mk II,
a great inexpensive rig for a beginner satellite operator. The only
problems I have working the RS-10 bird, MIR and SAREX is that my schedule
never seems to coincide with theirs! However, I do have two verified
RS-10 contacts, an STS-57 SAREX QSL, and have been able to connect to
R0MIR on packet several times (unfortunately could not complete the QSO's
due to QRM - - darn the bad luck!). So, I would say all the elements of
my station are suitable for beginning satellite operation just like the
Handbook said.



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:21:53 1996
From: Philip Chien <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Shuttle 2m window antenna plans?
Date: 16 Apr 1996 01:05:20 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4kurog$[e-mail]>
References: <Pine.SOL.3.91.960408211245.11215B-100000@spacelink>

In article <Pine.SOL.3.91.960408211245.11215B-100000@spacelink> Richard
David Glueck, [e-mail] writes:
>Does anybody out there have a plan for building the 2 meter FM antenna
>that the shuttle crews place in the window of the orbit for SAREX
contacts?
>I am hoping to build one for a project at my school.

The side window antenna was designed by Andy Bachler N9AB of the Motorola
Amateur Radio Club.  While it's well suited for the shuttle application,
I wouldn't recommend it for anybody on the ground.   Electrically it's
the equvialent of a quarter-wave whip sticking out of the shuttle's
window, but it's got about a zero db gain.

From the ground your better choices would be a beam antenna of some kind
(Yagi or Quad), with a J-Pole, Eggbeater, or other omni ground plane as a
backup.

Philip Chien, Earth News - space writer and consultant  [e-mail]
   __                                 __^__          __________
  |   \                          +---/     \---+    (=========
  |____\___________              +---\_____/---+     //
  >____)|        | \__                    \  \______//___
 >/     |________|    \                   [         _____\
 >|____________________\                   \_______/
 Roger, go at throttle up         CHR$(32) the final frontier


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:21:54 1996
From: Philip Chien <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Help: altitude measuring device for ham balloon
Date: 16 Apr 1996 01:08:15 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4kurtv$[e-mail]>
References: <4k97g8$[e-mail]>

In article <4k97g8$[e-mail]> Brian, [e-mail] writes:
>Me and a few of the local hams are putting together an Amateur Balloon

>I have completed the temperature sensors and i am looking for a way to
>determine the altitude of the balloon (low cost needed)  I have heard
>of a few chips or rather modules by motorola that do this.

Not exactly low cost, but certainly the jazziest method ....

Use a GPS receiver.  It will give you an extremely accurate altitude,
latitude, and longitude.  In fact you can purchase a combination mini
packet modem with a built-in GPS receiver which seems rather suited to
your application.  As a bonus the packet capability will let you transmit
all of your telemetry while the balloon's in flight in a format which
anybody can read.

Philip Chien, Earth News - space writer and consultant  [e-mail]
   __                                 __^__          __________
  |   \                          +---/     \---+    (=========
  |____\___________              +---\_____/---+     //
  >____)|        | \__                    \  \______//___
 >/     |________|    \                   [         _____\
 >|____________________\                   \_______/
 Roger, go at throttle up         CHR$(32) the final frontier


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:21:55 1996
From: Bill Crocker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: FS:  M-8000 Decoder
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 12:48:54 -0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Universal Radio M-8000v5 Communications Terminal/Decoder
for serious HF, VHF/UHF monitoring!

Provides decoding and video output to VGA monitor using
it's own, internal processor!  No computer required.

The decoder includes the following capabilities:

Morse Code (CW), Baudot, RTTY, ASCII, Packet, PACTOR, Simplex
Telex Over Radio (SITOR), simplex and duplex ARQ and FEC codes,
PICCOLO code, ACARS, POSAG and GOLAY pager codes, and
Facsimile (FAX) images, and WFAX (Weather FAX)!

Includes VGA Color monitor port, printer port, AUX port,
and two audio source inputs!

This is the latest version currently sold by Universal
Radio!  List price: $1,499.00, Discounted at: $1,349.00

I recently lost my job and need some fast cash, will sacrafice
for only: $800.00

Bill Crocker








From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:21:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (J. Crawford)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: FT-736R vs TS-790 vs IC-820H
Date: 16 Apr 1996 13:23:31 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4kur8k$[e-mail]>


In article <4kur8k$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Vince Fiscus,
KB7ADL) wrote:

> In article <[e-mail]>,
>    Joseph M Zawodny <[e-mail]> wrote:
> >Hello,
> >
> >       I am considering one of the following for a satellite, packet,
> >and SSB contesting: FT-736R, TS-790, or IC-820H.  Assume that I am only
> >interested in the 2m and 70cm bands so I don't care about plug in extras
> >such as additional bands and the like.  What are the pro's and cons for
> >each of these rigs?  I will be using these with computer control, what
> >information can I get FROM the radio via the computer interface?  Since
> >the 820 is rather new, how does the computer interface differ from the
> >IC-970?  Will a program that was designed for use with the IC-970 work
> >with the IC-820H?  I read the QST review of the 820H, but found that it
> >did not address many of the items mentioned above.
> >
> >       TIA 4 the info.
> >
> >               Joe
> >
>
>
> Hi Joe,
>
> I don't know about the other radio's, but I like the TS-790.  The TS-790
could
> be improved some, but it is some a good radio for satellite.
>
> 73 de KB7ADL


Joe,

I bought the Ic-820H to use for Satellite work and had a lot of problems with
the interfaces to control the radio's freq., mode, etc.  The support from Icom
was not any help.  I worked with it for 60 days and finally traded it in on a
new TS-790.  I was up and running with full computer control of the radio,
antenna tracking, and Packet TNC in less than a day.  I looked at the
FT-736R
but never tried it out.  The TS-790 is the oldest of the group, but it does th
e
job as advertised.

73 from K╪GH


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:21:57 1996
From: Erik Skovgaard <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Cant connect to MIR via pkt 72 Degree pass
Date: 17 Apr 1996 05:47:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4l20lf$[e-mail]>
References: <4l1gm9$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Jeff Schultz) wrote:
>
>For some reason, I just had a 72 degree pass and I couldn't connect or
>hear from R0MIR-1... I dont know why
>Any info appreciated, Thanx
>

Jeff,

You are not the only one.  I have tried for several days here in the
Greater Vancouver area.  No luck at all.

73 de VE7MDL            ....Erik.




From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:21:58 1996
From: Ed Harrington <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: aus.radio.amsat,de.comm.ham,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.space,uk.radio.amateur
Subject: Re: AO-27 Operational?
Date: 17 Apr 1996 20:37:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4l3kq6$[e-mail]>
References: <4k99d1$qds$[e-mail]> <4kspn4$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Karl Jan Skontorp) wrote:
>
> In article <4k99d1$qds$[e-mail]>,
> [e-mail] says...
> >
> >Yesterday (Saturday 07 APR) I tried to receive the AO-27 downlink
> >on 436.800 MHz, but didn't hear anything. I listened from 0900
> >local time to 1800 using a Radio Shack PRO-2006 scanner in FM
> >narrow mode. The receiver was programmed to search from
> >436.750-436.850 MHz in 5 KHz increments. The antenna was an
> >outdoor sloping dipole for 35 MHz (it works from 30-950 MHz).
> >Also, my squelch was set very low so a weak signal would break
> >squelch.
> >
> >Any idea what the problem is?
> >
> >Brian Webb, KD6NRP
> >
> Hi!
> I have not worked it, but I heard that the sat is only working when in
> sunlight!
> 73's gl de Karl Jan LA3FY
>



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:21:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Vince Fiscus,  KB7ADL)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: IC-970 is it good ??
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 96 00:03:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4l40s6$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Gary Coffman) wrote:

>
>The TS-790A should be avoided for satellite use. It has *serious*
>design flaws for such usage. Not recomended. It can be Ok for
>light duty terrestrial use.
>


I disagree, while the TS-790 left some things out, it is still a good
satellite rig.


73 de KB7ADL



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:45:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (DARRYL LINKOW)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: ADMS-1B Webpage wanted
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 96 00:57:00 -0800
Distribution: world
Reply-To: [e-mail] (DARRYL LINKOW)


Hello all and thanks for reading this.  A couple of weeks ago
someone posted the Web Page for downloading the patch files for the
latest version of the Yaesu ADMS-1B software.  If you know that
Website, please Email me or leave message here.
              73, Darryl KE6IHA

              [e-mail]

---
 * OLX 2.2 * Darryl Linkow [phone]  9 am - 5 pm PDT


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:45:26 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.info,rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: ARLK027 Keplerian data
Date: 17 Apr 1996 12:40:32 -0400
Message-ID: <$[e-mail]>


SB KEP @ ARL $ARLK027
ARLK027 Keplerian data

ZCZC SK27
QST de W1AW
Keplerian Bulletin 27  ARLK027
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington, CT  April 16, 1996
To all radio amateurs

SB KEP ARL ARLK027
ARLK027 Keplerian data

Thanks to Con, W5BWF, for the following Keplerian data.

Decode 2-line elsets with the following key:
1 AAAAAU 00  0  0 BBBBB.BBBBBBBB  .CCCCCCCC  00000-0  00000-0 0  DDDZ
2 AAAAA EEE.EEEE FFF.FFFF GGGGGGG HHH.HHHH III.IIII JJ.JJJJJJJJKKKKKZ
KEY: A-CATALOGNUM B-EPOCHTIME C-DECAY D-ELSETNUM E-INCLINATION F-RAAN
G-ECCENTRICITY H-ARGPERIGEE I-MNANOM J-MNMOTION K-ORBITNUM Z-CHECKSUM

Mir
1 16609U 86017A   96107.12301084  .00003424  00000-0  51682-4 0 05069
2 16609  51.6481  74.9221 0004297 197.0167 163.0682 15.57846244580338
HST
1 20580U 90037B   96107.06951598  .00000398  00000-0  24175-4 0 08318
2 20580  28.4676 257.8351 0005876 244.3176 115.6800 14.91042441129300
AO-10
1 14129U 83058B   96104.35896579 -.00000167  00000-0  10000-3 0 04144
2 14129  26.2786 214.7163 5996267   6.7096 358.5442  2.05878729068537
RS-10/11
1 18129U 87054A   96106.78739065  .00000063  00000-0  52714-4 0 02010
2 18129  82.9261 194.6504 0011637 337.2465  22.8171 13.72364559441610
UO-11
1 14781U 84021B   96107.09940676  .00000113  00000-0  26991-4 0 08928
2 14781  97.7967 100.5987 0011069 294.3851  65.6190 14.69443543648533
RS-12/13
1 21089U 91007A   96107.00015799  .00000073  00000-0  61368-4 0 08820
2 21089  82.9203 235.4450 0030830  46.8394 313.5335 13.74068888260494
AO-13
1 19216U 88051B   96106.26644069  .00000596  00000-0  22017-3 0  1841
2 19216  57.3054 123.0803 7400314  36.8038 356.2330  2.09747152 28525
UO-14
1 20437U 90005B   96107.12296490  .00000004  00000-0  18307-4 0 01793
2 20437  98.5454 191.2960 0012159  26.8092 333.3711 14.29917342325188
RS-15
1 23439U 94085A   96107.10160556 -.00000039  00000-0  10000-3 0 01364
2 23439  64.8163 123.4847 0162712 210.1910 148.9557 11.27524568053786
AO-16
1 20439U 90005D   96107.08313501 -.00000009  00000-0  13436-4 0 09829
2 20439  98.5600 193.3750 0012446  26.9034 333.2805 14.29971654325199
DO-17
1 20440U 90005E   96107.11153302 -.00000005  00000-0  14744-4 0 09971
2 20440  98.5608 194.0022 0012351  28.4203 331.7636 14.30113421325220
WO-18
1 20441U 90005F   96107.10006462  .00000020  00000-0  24428-4 0 09814
2 20441  98.5619 193.9412 0012823  27.3781 332.8077 14.30083381325229
LO-19
1 20442U 90005G   96107.10057560  .00000032  00000-0  29205-4 0 09923
2 20442  98.5614 194.4084 0013146  27.0904 333.0977 14.30191298325240
FO-20
1 20480U 90013C   96107.08766974 -.00000077  00000-0 -92072-4 0 08772
2 20480  99.0330 143.7279 0540051 265.2488  88.6773 12.83231927289920
AO-21
1 21087U 91006A   96107.06370609  .00000094  00000-0  82657-4 0 07003
2 21087  82.9401   7.6880 0036790  20.8068 339.4568 13.74567291261475
UO-22
1 21575U 91050B   96107.15060143  .00000014  00000-0  19103-4 0 07056
2 21575  98.3549 175.3617 0008630  88.1579 272.0586 14.37019236249152
KO-23
1 22077U 92052B   96107.05139217 -.00000037  00000-0  10000-3 0  5707
2 22077  66.0790 319.5586 0010737 316.1588  43.8576 12.86296126172810
KO-25
1 22828U 93061F   96107.26009889  .00000004  00000-0  18884-4 0  4448
2 22828  98.5779 184.1213 0011258  38.5870 321.6112 14.28136877101271
IO-26
1 22826U 93061D   96107.12420040  .00000026  00000-0  28268-4 0 04785
2 22826  98.5870 183.9384 0010341  52.5591 307.6530 14.27800526133142
AO-27
1 22825U 93061C   96107.12317741 -.00000042  00000-0  47790-6 0 04813
2 22825  98.5874 183.7854 0009681  53.2880 306.9195 14.27691630133131
PO-28
1 22829U 93061G   96107.13577207  .00000030  00000-0  29477-4 0 04606
2 22829  98.5842 184.0577 0010859  40.9389 319.2607 14.28117387133174

Keplerian bulletins are transmitted twice weekly from W1AW.
The next scheduled transmission of these data will be Saturday,
April 20, 1996, at 2230z on Baudot and AMTOR.
NNNN
/EX


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:45:27 1996
From: Dan O'Connell <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Cant connect to MIR via pkt 72 Degree pass
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 12:20:46 -0700
Message-ID: <Pine.OSF.3.91.960417121930.23337A-100000@internet>
References: <4l1gm9$[e-mail]>



On 17 Apr 1996, Jeff Schultz wrote:

>
> For some reason, I just had a 72 degree pass and I couldn't connect or
> hear from R0MIR-1... I dont know why
> Any info appreciated, Thanx
>
   I am up late most nights doing college homework and listen for mir
passes. They havnt had packet turned on for some time. Dan WA7TDZ


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:45:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (GSteve490)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Cant connect to MIR via pkt 72 Degree pass
Date: 18 Apr 1996 16:28:56 -0400
Message-ID: <4l68m8$[e-mail]>
References: <Pine.OSF.3.91.960417121930.23337A-100000@internet>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (GSteve490)

The TNC was shut down w/ the xceiver 2/28/96 in preperation for the STS
docking. As reported elsewhere in this group, the xceiver has been fired
up, by one of the Yuris, and M/S Lucid given the MIC. Heard some OM's in
RR on the 143.625 Nite before last around 2:00am (edt), but nothing on
145.550.

BTW; My STS-76 MET clock is still ticking here, and it sez 27d:10h:42m:30s
as I type, so it's still early in Shannon's stay, Don't forget, Dr. Norm
admitted to being sowhat BORED after awhile......

Once the "honeymoon" is over, She'll be a regular...........stay tuned.

George N2LZH


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:45:29 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.space
From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: IC-970 is it good ??
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l40s6$[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 07:35:33 GMT

In article <4l40s6$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Vince Fiscus,  KB7ADL) w
rites:
>In article <[e-mail]>,
>   [e-mail] (Gary Coffman) wrote:
>>The TS-790A should be avoided for satellite use. It has *serious*
>>design flaws for such usage. Not recomended. It can be Ok for
>>light duty terrestrial use.
>
>I disagree, while the TS-790 left some things out, it is still a good
>satellite rig.

The TS-790A has some horrible defects that make it unsuitable for
satellite operation. The most brain dead feature is that the narrow
filters don't work in the sub-band receiver, but that's the one
you have to use when operating satellite because only the main
band unit transmits. Thus your SNR suffers severely unless all
you operate is SSB.

And like all other Kenwood VHF+ gear, it has absolutely horrible
thermal design. The PA modules get very hot. The 70cm module in
mine cooked out after only 30 days of operation (and Kenwood
took months to fix it). The replacement PA module was worse.
Instead of 18 amps current draw for 27 watts output (yeah it
didn't meet power output specs from the factory), the replacement
PA drew 22 amps for only 22 watts output. Then the 2m PA module
died. Same problem, thermal cookout opened metalization in the
module. I sawed that one open rather than send it back to the
factory again, and fixed it myself.

And then there's the brain dead user interface. To make sattrack
tuning work, you have to depress and *hold* the SAT button. That
makes tuning a two handed job. And if you release the SAT button,
you have to press it *twice* to get back into track tuning, useless.
I rigged up a mechanical clamp to keep the SAT button depressed
all the time.

I finally managed to unload it on a sucker (hi Brian), and got
a real radio, the FT-736R. It runs cool, the narrow filters
*work* for satellite, there's a for real rotary switch that
puts you in sattrack tuning and *leaves* you in sattrack tuning,
etc. In other words, it works right.

I know, I should have known better than to buy a Kenwood. I've
got enough experience with them to know that they are all terminally
brain dead. I just have to plead temporary insanity when I bought
yet another of their poorly designed pieces of crap. (Hope springs
eternal that they'll finally get *something* right on a VHF+ radio.
Their HF stuff isn't half bad.)

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:45:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jack Malone)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: it help
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:06:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4lei56$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

hello. i have recently builted up a new computer for myself. i ordered
a new botherboard/cpu and ordered the intel 100 mhz cpu chip to go in
the new mb they were out of the intel and sent me the amd 120 mhz chip
instead. What I want to know if anyone out there has an amd cpu chip
and if instant track runs ok with it. It does not on my system. I go
to the menu option number 2 to track a satilite with the map and text
on bottom. well the text info on the nbottom of the screen is all
garbled and not read able. I would like to hear from people who have
this cpu chip and run it to see if you have the same problem.
jack
[e-mail]
jack malone
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:45:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Roberto Franceschetti)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: LogSat for Windows (sat tracking) home page + Moon keps
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 00:27:47 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Anyone interested in satellite tracking might want to take a trip to:
http://www.netwide.net/logsat
It's the home page of LogSat Professional, a satellite tracking
program under Windows. The commercial version of the software is
advertised there, but you may download the demo version as well. The
site also carries fresh keps (updated daily) for about 700-900
satellites, available both as a zip file or in uncompressed format,
ready to be read by tracking programs. Also available are pseudo
Keplerian elements for the Moon, which will allow you to track it just
as if it was a normal artificial satellite. Of course there will also
be a few links to other interesting pages related to ham radio.

73s,
Roberto Franceschetti  ik8sqi


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:45:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Jordan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Lucid on the MIR
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 1996 01:10:48 GMT
Message-ID: <4l44fn$[e-mail]>


Finally heard Shannon Lucid, voice on 145.550 a couple nights ago.
Tried, but wasn't able to chat with her, this time...  I have lestened
for her on every pass since, she hasn't uttered a word, at least not
while over NW Oregon.  I even drove up to a hill west of here,
borrowed a friends repeater antenna on a great big tower and hooked up
my amplifier in hopes of making a voice cntct, but again, silence..

I don't know what their schedule is up there, however I do know that
they operate on Moscow time, making our pass/location fairly ideal in
that it's post supper time up there when they go over, seemingly a
good time for Shannon to play ham :)  But still, contacts in these
parts (perhaps everywhere) are a rare catch indeed...

I REALLY miss having 'ol Doc Thaggard up there, he rarely missed a
night without getting on the 2m and making a zillion contacts, we had
about a dozen qso's in about 2 weeks time.

Perhaps Shannon will settle in and get a bit more sociable on the 2m
rig sometime soon, if not, those that do make a voice contact with her
should promptly have their tape of it bronzed, as it is a rare
occurance thus far..  Also, I have not heard a packet burst from MIR
in a real long time, is it broken??

73's all, and keep trying!!  Nothing gets your adrenalin pumping more
than talking with space people <grin>

John  KB7VZL




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:45:33 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
From: [e-mail] (Rob Janssen)
Subject: Re: Lucid on the MIR
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4l44fn$[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 08:52:29 GMT

In <4l44fn$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (John Jordan) writ
es:


>Finally heard Shannon Lucid, voice on 145.550 a couple nights ago.
>Tried, but wasn't able to chat with her, this time...  I have lestened
>for her on every pass since, she hasn't uttered a word, at least not
>while over NW Oregon.  I even drove up to a hill west of here,
>borrowed a friends repeater antenna on a great big tower and hooked up
>my amplifier in hopes of making a voice cntct, but again, silence..

A repeater antenna?  That probably won't work very well...
Usually a repeater will use some collinear array, and it radiates only
towards the horizon.

It is better to borrow the auto-tracking az/el steerable yagis from a
local packet satellite enthousiast.  That will provide you with a
fullscale signal and a lot of ERP towards MIR.

Rob
--
+------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Rob Janssen         [e-mail] | BBS: [phone] (2300-0730 local) |
| AMPRnet:       [e-mail] | AX.25 BBS: PE1CHL@PI8WNO.#UTR.NLD.EU |
+------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:45:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Jordan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Lucid on the MIR
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 09:07:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4lfhqq$[e-mail]>
References: <4l44fn$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

>[e-mail] (Rob Janssen) wrote:

>A repeater antenna?  That probably won't work very well...
>Usually a repeater will use some collinear array, and it radiates only
>towards the horizon.
>
>It is better to borrow the auto-tracking az/el steerable yagis from a
>local packet satellite enthousiast.  That will provide you with a
>fullscale signal and a lot of ERP towards MIR.
>
>Rob


Ahhh, wouldn't that be nice....  Actually, the antenna is mine
(2X4MAX) and is on loan to the repeater owner until his gets in and we
have nicer weather to put it on the tower.  It's true that the high
passes of the MIR (45deg and above) are not so useful with the present
antenna setup, but for the one to 45 degree passes it's more than
sufficiant, a dozen QSO's with Dr. Thaggard on the MIR last year using
the same antenna is a testiment to that..  In the mean time I will
dream of anaz-ele circular polarized, 5400 rotor etc etc..

73's

John KB7VZL




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:45:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Benji123Z)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Need MIR Info.
Date: 22 Apr 1996 17:26:12 -0400
Message-ID: <4lgthk$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Benji123Z)


If ANYONE has ANY info. on Mir (what time they're listening, what
frequencies, what callsigns...) PLEASE E-MAIL (ONLY E-MAIL!) to
[e-mail]. Please only give 2M info.

73,
Benji
N3VYA
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:45:36 1996
From: Ronalee Fitch <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: R0MIR ACTIVE IN LOS ANGELES 21 APRIL
Date: 21 Apr 1996 09:19:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4lcuij$[e-mail]>

Shannon, aboard the space station MIR was heard in Los Angeles
making about 12 voice contacts with hams with 6 and 7 area calls
for about 8 minutes starting at 0638 UTC Sunday 21 April.
Unfortunately, this time, I was not one of them. Anybody get
lucky? 73, Robb KO6ZD




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:45:37 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
From: [e-mail] (SCN User)
Subject: R0MIR active Wednesday night.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (SCN User)
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 01:39:55 GMT


Although I didn't make a contact last night , here are a few of the calls
that Shannon read back during a 06:08 utc pass over Seattle:

06:10   VE6TV
06:11   KB7??? CHEYENNE WYOMING
06:12   VE7VVW
06:13   VE6MPB  WA4HND
06:14   N7SFI

73's

Kerwin


--
*****************************************************************************
                                     *    They know who you are...
         [e-mail]               *     They know where you live...
                                     *      And there's no doubt about it!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:36:20 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.info,rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: ARLK029 Keplerian data
Date: 27 Apr 1996 15:10:52 -0400
Message-ID: <$[e-mail]>


SB KEP @ ARL $ARLK029
ARLK029 Keplerian data

ZCZC SK29
QST de W1AW
Keplerian Bulletin 29  ARLK029
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington, CT  April 27, 1996
To all radio amateurs

SB KEP ARL ARLK029
ARLK029 Keplerian data

Thanks to Con, W5BWF, for the following Keplerian data.

Decode 2-line elsets with the following key:
1 AAAAAU 00  0  0 BBBBB.BBBBBBBB  .CCCCCCCC  00000-0  00000-0 0  DDDZ
2 AAAAA EEE.EEEE FFF.FFFF GGGGGGG HHH.HHHH III.IIII JJ.JJJJJJJJKKKKKZ
KEY: A-CATALOGNUM B-EPOCHTIME C-DECAY D-ELSETNUM E-INCLINATION F-RAAN
G-ECCENTRICITY H-ARGPERIGEE I-MNANOM J-MNMOTION K-ORBITNUM Z-CHECKSUM

Mir
1 16609U 86017A   96117.59171546  .00002639  00000-0  41259-4 0  4941
2 16609  51.6490  22.4579 0003814 245.1393 186.4249 15.57911452581964
AO-10
1 14129U 83058B   96108.73022969 -.00000074  00000-0  10000-3 0  4152
2 14129  26.2800 213.9904 5996717   7.9297 358.3577  2.05879049 68627
RS-10/11
1 18129U 87054A   96116.11959534  .00000103  00000-0  96676-4 0 02079
2 18129  82.9269 187.7596 0011029 311.1517  48.8687 13.72365076442892
UO-11
1 14781U 84021B   96116.01973096  .00000119  00000-0  27997-4 0 08914
2 14781  97.7973 109.1184 0010537 261.6262  98.3750 14.69446213649843
RS-12/13
1 21089U 91007A   96115.81105830  .00000011  00000-0 -39328-5 0 08896
2 21089  82.9213 228.9116 0030544  23.9509 336.3064 13.74068454261703
AO-13
1 19216U 88051B   96117.23121819  .00000878  00000-0  44485-3 0  1917
2 19216  57.3060 120.8784 7405998  37.7504 356.0236  2.09760437 28755
UO-14
1 20437U 90005B   96116.14961108  .00000001  00000-0  17048-4 0 01844
2 20437  98.5444 200.1529 0012083   1.9944 358.1286 14.29917847326479
RS-15
1 23439U 94085A   96116.05969347 -.00000039  00000-0  10000-3 0 01408
2 23439  64.8150 108.9976 0162842 208.5428 150.6502 11.27524623054796
AO-16
1 20439U 90005D   96116.10943205  .00000019  00000-0  24274-4 0 09880
2 20439  98.5592 202.2477 0011815   3.4784 356.6460 14.29972853326487
DO-17
1 20440U 90005E   96116.13693699  .00000009  00000-0  20157-4 0 09968
2 20440  98.5615 202.8824 0012217   2.2610 357.8626 14.30114350326512
WO-18
1 20441U 90005F   96116.12565858  .00000053  00000-0  37159-4 0 09872
2 20441  98.5614 202.8179 0012745   2.2195 357.9044 14.30084706326515
LO-19
1 20442U 90005G   96116.75513417  .00000019  00000-0  24008-4 0  9765
2 20442  98.5610 203.9060 0012909 359.7311   0.3864 14.30192211326627
FO-20
1 20480U 90013C   96116.13187955  .00000028  00000-0  14289-3 0 08816
2 20480  99.0327 151.0595 0539916 244.7540 109.6673 12.83233360291084
AO-21
1 21087U 91006A   96116.08977932  .00000094  00000-0  82657-4 0 07164
2 21087  82.9407   1.0112 0036280 356.1945   3.8929 13.74567689262712
UO-22
1 21575U 91050B   96116.20233201  .00000031  00000-0  24626-4 0  6828
2 21575  98.3550 184.1513 0008770  62.1853 298.0216 14.37020808250459
KO-23
1 22077U 92052B   96115.99268221 -.00000037  00000-0  10000-3 0 05741
2 22077  66.0800 300.8366 0010847 312.0011  48.0081 12.86296693173963
KO-25
1 22828U 93061F   96116.22792047  .00000037  00000-0  32382-4 0  4466
2 22828  98.5795 192.9356 0011301  14.0382 346.1101 14.28138330102558
IO-26
1 22826U 93061D   96116.16421527  .00000034  00000-0  31246-4 0 04778
2 22826  98.5862 192.8205 0010614  26.5694 333.6016 14.27801738134439
AO-27
1 22825U 93061C   96116.16387713  .00000023  00000-0  27063-4 0 04911
2 22825  98.5823 192.6619 0009634  28.6394 331.5314 14.27693200134422
PO-28
1 22829U 93061G   96116.10371741  .00000038  00000-0  32779-4 0 04638
2 22829  98.5835 192.8709 0010937  15.8415 344.3111 14.28118804134454

Keplerian bulletins are transmitted twice weekly from W1AW.
The next scheduled transmission of these data will be Tuesday,
April 30, 1996, at 2230z on Baudot and AMTOR.
NNNN
/EX


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:36:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marcus)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Dont Kill Me FS: KCT
Date: 23 Apr 1996 00:55:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4lh9pv$[e-mail]>

New KCT with Tracking AND TUNING board..newer version..with software and
Hardware..even Factory cable for 5400 ALT/AZ Rotor

$225.00 or offer....

Don't kill me for placing this ad in Am Space usenet group..I put it in
REC.SWAP.RADIO usenet and had 4 different people ask what kind of RADIO it
was...!



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:36:22 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.space
From: [e-mail] (Rob Janssen)
Subject: Re: FT-736R vs TS-790 vs IC-820H
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4kur8k$[e-mail]> <4lmee0$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 20:12:35 GMT

In <4lmee0$[e-mail]> LLEDLOW <[e-mail]
heed.com> writes:

>I've used both the FT-736 and TS-790.  I own the latter.  Ergonomically
>it can be a bit difficult to get used to, but it's a good rig.  The
>FT-736 is very goo, too, and perhaps easier to learn to use.  Trouble is,
>it's more expensive.

Apparently pricing is different in the USA.
In Europe, a TS-790 is much more expensive than a similar FT-736 setup.
(two bands, mains supply)

Rob
--
+------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Rob Janssen         [e-mail] | BBS: [phone] (2300-0730 local) |
| AMPRnet:       [e-mail] | AX.25 BBS: PE1CHL@PI8WNO.#UTR.NLD.EU |
+------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:36:23 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: GPS Receiver For Sale
Date: 21 Apr 1996 12:26:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4ld9gv$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

For Sale Magellan GPS NAV DLX-10

Due to expansion underway at the Internet Provider I use if you are
interested in the following receiver you will have to contact me via.
phone, E-mail is not working at this time!  My apologies.

Magellan GPS NAV DLX-10, Handheld 10 channel GPS receiver, includes
receiver in like new condition, quad helix detachable antenna with 6
ft. extension cable and suction cup mount, Magellan active patch antenna
with 30 ft. cable, PC RS232 data and power cable, NEMA/DC power and data
cable, 110 AC power supply, extra battery clip, receiver mounting
bracket. and manuals.  $600+shipping    505-382-0596

DGPS is not readily available here in the Rocky Mountains of NM, and I
am going to a code phase survey receiver to allow postprocessing for
2 to 5 Meter accuracy.

David Dixon ([e-mail])


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:36:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Corby)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: HearSat mailing list
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 12:03:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4l7vkr$[e-mail]>

HearSat is an Internet mailing list for discussion on the subject of
receiving radio signals from Earth-orbiting satellites. Some of these
signals may be received using very simple and inexpensive receivers.
Signal types range from recorded voice messages from the Russian
space station Mir, and live audio from the US Space Shuttle, to
packet data telemetry from amateur radio microsats. HearSat
subscribers include many radio hams and experts in earth orbiting
satellites, as well as beginners listening in for their first radio
contact from space.

Subscribe to hearsat-l by sending an e-mail to [e-mail]
with any subject and the message (without the quotes) "subscribe
hearsat-l" in the body.

The HearSat website is located at www.grove.net/~hearsat.

-------------------------------
John Corby
Toronto, Canada
Moderator, HearSat-L mailing list
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:36:25 1996
From: Gary - KJ6Q <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: IC-970 is it good ??
Date: 24 Apr 1996 04:26:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4lkahm$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l40s6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

GARY, I've *GOTTA* tell you, you have the best all around knowledge and
helpful nature I have seen on these much abused newsgroups. I don't know
how you find the time to put in appearances here on the 'net, and still
support yourself, but I am certain I am only one of *MANY* who are glad
you DO! Keep up the good work.

Cheers, and 73.

--
Gary... KJ6Q...I am the NRA



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:36:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (JAMES MOLLICA)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: IT patch#4 available
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 96 08:16:00 -0400
Distribution: world
Reply-To: [e-mail] (JAMES MOLLICA)


InstantTrack Patch #4 may also be obtained on diskette from AMSAT-NA
headquarters for a minimum donation for $5.00 to cover the cost of
distribution.  Contact:

        AMSAT-NA
        850 Sligo Avenue
        Silver Spring, MD  20910
        USA

        voice: [phone]
          fax: [phone]

This patch solves the incompatibility that InstantTrack 1.00 or 1.00b
you will see garbage at the bottom of the map screens where the text
is supposed to be.  If you don't see that garbage, this patch won't
do you any good.

InstantTrack Patch #4 remains available for free download from
ftp://ftp.amsat.org/amsat/software/PC/InstantTrack/itpatch4.zip.  It is
also downloadable from CompuServe's HamNet forum as ITPATCH4.ZIP.
Feel free to upload ITPATCH4.ZIP to any other archive of amateur radio
software.
---
 ■ 1st 2.00 #1439 ■ N2NRD @ AMSAT.ORG


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:36:28 1996
From: Stephanie Steele <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Need MIR Info.
Date: 25 Apr 1996 07:19:00 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <Pine.OSF.3.91.960423152219.9489D-100000@internet> <4ln2js$[e-mail]>

RICKCRIDER wrote:
>
> >The call sign is R0MIR, and frequency is 145.550
> >simplex.
>
> Is the call sign R0 (ZERO?) MIR ..... or RO (O 'Oscar'?) MIR.......????
>
> Thanks.....
>
> Rick Crider
> KD4FXA

It is "R, ZERO, MIR"

--
Stephanie Steele

e-mail address    [e-mail]
packet address    [e-mail]
 ___ ___  ___  ___ _    ___ __  __   ___  ___  _  _   _  __ _  _  ___
| _ \ _ \/ _ \| _ ) |  | __|  \/  | / __|/ _ \| |\ \ / /_ _| \| |/ __|
|  _/   / (_) | _ \ |__| _|| |\/| | \__ \ (_) | |_\ V / | || .` | (_ |
|_| |_|_\\___/|___/____|___|_|  |_| |___/\___/|____\_/ |___|_|\_|\___|
                    ___ ___  ___   ___ ___ ___ ___
                   | _ \ _ \/ _ \ / __| __/ __/ __|
                   |  _/   / (_) | (__| _|\__ \__ \
                   |_| |_|_\\___/ \___|___|___/___/

                  YES   =============================   NO
           +-----------   Does the Darn Thing work?   -----------+
           V            =============================            V
      +----------+     +---------+                          +---------+
      |   Don't  |  NO |  Does   |       +-------+     YES  | Did you |
      |   mess   | +---|  anyone |<------|  You  |<---------|   mess  |
      | with it! | |   |  know?  |       | Moron |          | with it |
      +----------+ |   +---------+       +-------+          +---------+
           |       V        | YES                                |  NO
           |    +------+    +-----------V                        V
           |    | Hide |            +--------+             +-----------+
           |    |  it! |            |  You   |        YES  | Will they |
           |    +------+   +------->|  poor  |<------------| catch you?|
           |       |       |        |bastard!|             +-----------+
           |       |       |        +----|---+                   |  NO
           |       |       |             V                       V
           |       |       |      +---------------+        +-----------+
           |       |       |  NO  | Can you blame |        |Destroy the|
           |       |       +------| someone else? |        | evidence! |
           |       |              +------|--------+        +-----------+
           |       |                     V  YES                  |
           |       |                                             |
           +-------+---->    N O   P R O B L E M !     <---------+


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:36:29 1996
From: Dan O'Connell <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Need MIR Info.
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 15:27:00 -0700
Message-ID: <Pine.OSF.3.91.960423152219.9489D-100000@internet>
References: <4lgthk$[e-mail]>



On 22 Apr 1996, Benji123Z wrote:

>
> If ANYONE has ANY info. on Mir (what time they're listening, what
> frequencies, what callsigns...) PLEASE E-MAIL (ONLY E-MAIL!) to
> [e-mail]. Please only give 2M info.
>
> 73,
> Benji
> N3VYA
> [e-mail]

     According to Shannon, who I have talked to 3 times now, she normally
operates 05-0700z and the Russians, Yuri and Yuri usually operate when
over Russia. No particular day preference, just operate on a whim and/or
when they have time. The call sign is R0MIR, and frequency is 145.550
simplex. When it is not in use, it is turned off. They operate on Moscow
time zone.
   Dan WA7TDZ   [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:36:30 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Need MIR Info.
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 96 00:49:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4lrqr5$[e-mail]>
References: <Pine.OSF.3.91.960423152219.9489D-100000@internet> <4ln2js$[e-mail]>

In article <4ln2js$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (RICKCRIDER)
 wrote:
>>The call sign is R0MIR, and frequency is 145.550
>>simplex.
>
>Is the call sign R0 (ZERO?) MIR ..... or RO (O 'Oscar'?) MIR.......????
>
>Thanks.....
>
>Rick Crider
>KD4FXA

  The call is R "ZERO" MIR.

Tom


   Tom Randall            Amateur Radio - KB2SMS
   [e-mail]       Mt. Beacon Amateur Radio Club / ARRL
                          Member: AAVSO Solar Division

   Opinions herein are mine and they are not that of MHV.NET!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:36:31 1996
From: Dan O'Connell <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: R0MIR ACTIVE IN LOS ANGELES 21 APRIL
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 11:32:55 -0700
Message-ID: <Pine.OSF.3.91.960422112949.11141D-100000@internet>
References: <4lcuij$[e-mail]> <4lfi38$[e-mail]>



On Mon, 22 Apr 1996, John Jordan wrote:

> Ronalee Fitch <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> >Shannon, aboard the space station MIR was heard in Los Angeles
> >
> She was yaking away this evening as well :)  A fellow amateur and I
> was S-9 she didn't seem to hear us, leading me to believe that perhaps
> she is using a split, I'm looking into this..  I'll keep trying..

    She is running simplex. its just probably that a million guys are
calling her at the same time. I talked to her again last night at about
0530. Shes still real new to radio and hasnt learned to handle pileups
yet. With 5 more months to go, I bet she gets lots of practice.
   Dan WA7TDZ


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:36:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Glenn Hansen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: R0MIR ACTIVE IN LOS ANGELES 21 APRIL
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 18:20:20 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4lcuij$[e-mail]> <4lfi38$[e-mail]>

In article <4lfi38$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (John Jord
an) writes:


>Ronalee Fitch <[e-mail]> wrote:


>She was yaking away this evening as well :)  A fellow amateur and I
>drove up to another friends repeater (again) and "borrowed" it's
>antenna to try and make a contact, no luck, again.. :)  Although she
>was S-9 she didn't seem to hear us, leading me to believe that perhaps
>she is using a split, I'm looking into this..  I'll keep trying..
>Sometimes the "fishing" is just as fun! :)

No split frequencies John, she is working simplex.  I worked her Saturday and
I know one of the ops that worked her Sunday. Simplex......keep fishing. :-)


Glenn - KB7PKC


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:36:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Jordan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: R0MIR ACTIVE IN LOS ANGELES 21 APRIL
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 08:31:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4li43f$[e-mail]>
References: <4lcuij$[e-mail]> <4lfi38$[e-mail]> <Pine.OSF.3.91.960422112949.11141D-100000@internet>

Dan O'Connell <[e-mail]> wrote:


>    She is running simplex. its just probably that a million guys are
>calling her at the same time. I talked to her again last night at about
>0530. Shes still real new to radio and hasnt learned to handle pileups
>yet. With 5 more months to go, I bet she gets lots of practice.
>   Dan WA7TDZ

Hiya Dan,

Funny, I heard her talking to you!  It was about 10:40 PDT and I (we)
were up at the repeater site trying for her, I even taped it :)

Good go'n, I just hope I am able to slip a qso in there before she
returns to the planet's surface :)

73's

John  KB7VZL




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:36:34 1996
From: Dan O'Connell <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: R0MIR ACTIVE IN LOS ANGELES 21 APRIL
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 15:35:25 -0700
Message-ID: <Pine.OSF.3.91.960423152828.9489E-100000@internet>
References: <4lcuij$[e-mail]> <4lfi38$[e-mail]> <Pine.OSF.3.91.960422112949.11141D-100000@internet> <4li43f$[e-mail]>



> Dan O'Connell <[e-mail]> wrote:
> >    She is running simplex. its just probably that a million guys are
> >calling her at the same time. I talked to her again last night at about
> >0530. Shes still real new to radio and hasnt learned to handle pileups
> >yet. With 5 more months to go, I bet she gets lots of practice.
> >   Dan WA7TDZ
> Hiya Dan,
> Funny, I heard her talking to you!  It was about 10:40 PDT and I (we)
> were up at the repeater site trying for her, I even taped it :)
> Good go'n, I just hope I am able to slip a qso in there before she
> returns to the planet's surface :)
> John  KB7VZL

    Cool! wish I had it on tape. Just keep trying, she doesnt have a
fixed sked on when she operates. and you dont have to go portable. I use
a 3 el quad in my apartment. just be sure to have current keps in your
sat tracking program so you know when she is available and start calling
when AOS. other wise, just keep the radio on and with squelch on, say any
pass 04/08 z and see if she works someone. I noticed that the orbits are
slipping more to the south and west, so possibly soon we will only have a
small window in the evening.    GOOD LUCK!   Dan WA7TDZ.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:36:35 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Searching for SAT-GATE nearest from AZ in the US.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 04:26:09 GMT

Hello all Hams in the US.
Now I'm searching for satellite gateway radio-bbs nearest from SCOTTSDALE AZ.
in the US.
I'd like to send private messages from my Internet equipment , via the Interne
t gateway located in SCOTTSDALE AZ. and sat-gate nearest from the gateway.
If you know such a sat-gate , would you let me know the complete Packet addres
s of the gate by return?

I'd thank you in advance.

88&73s
de Takeshi - JN1RII
---------------------------------------------------
Best Regards.
Takeshi Tsunemoto
AX25. Packet Radio : [e-mail]
E-mail : [e-mail]
Locator PM95XV , Kashiwa City Chiba Pref. JAPAN



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:36:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Roberto Franceschetti)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Tracking Multiple Sats Program
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 04:59:41 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ksfbn$[e-mail]>

SkyChart is for the Macintosh, and STSOrbit is a DOS program. If
you're looking for something both powerful (2000+ satellites at the
same time in one window, and unlimited windows open at the same
time...), and at the same time easy to use, try LogSat Professional
for Windows.

Roberto  ik8sqi


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:36:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Andreas Meyer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Where to get poster/photo space image?
Date: 26 Apr 1996 23:10:22 -0700
Distribution: usa
Message-ID: <4lsdoe$[e-mail]>

[This is slightly off-topic; I apologize.]

I believe I'd read somewhere that it is possible to obtain from some U.S.
government agency a colorful and detailed poster/photo of one's local area
as seen from space (having given them the appropriate latitiude and longitude,
of course).

As I'd like to have something like this to decorate my shack,
can anyone tell me:
 - is this still available?
 - whom do I contact?
 - how much (if anything) does it cost?

Please reply by email.

Thanks,
Andy
--
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From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:43:44 1996
From: Mark Saunders <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: RS-10/11 & RS-12/13 ROBOT Uplink frequencies
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 1996 10:43:22 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I'm looking for the 15m ROBOT uplink frequencies for both RS-10/11 and
RS-12/13.

Regards,

Mark Saunders - KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
PACKET:   [e-mail]
INTERNET: [e-mail]